This week (On 23rd October 2023), the Environment Agency published the unverified Q3 packaging recycling data. This data provides insight into the total volume of packaging that was either reprocessed or exported during Q3 2023.
On the 21st of October 2023 Defra announced that they are making changes to household and business bin collections and becoming more stringent on unscrupulous waste carriers to boost recycling rates and ensure waste ends up where it’s supposed to be.
Eco-modulation is an innovative environmental approach that involves incentivising or penalising businesses based on their choice of packaging materials, with the aim of encouraging environmentally responsible practices.
On Sunday 1 October, new bans and restrictions came into force for a range of polluting single use plastic items.
Defra have launched a consultation to gather views on how the approach set out in the Government’s consultation response of March 2022 has been reflected in these draft Main EPR Regulations
Here, we shine a light on how businesses can positively impact consumer choices as they strive to reduce their environmental impact.
Beyondly has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited training offering to support businesses who are looking to contribute to a circular economy
In 2019 the UK became the first major economy to commit to becoming net zero by 2050, however, now 4 years on, we’re not on track to achieve this!
HMRC have launched a consultation to determine whether businesses should be allowed to use the mass balance approach for calculating recycled content in chemically recycled plastic.
DEFRA announced the ‘Main EPR Regulations’ have been deferred, this being the only regulatory way to delay the EPR waste management fee aspect of EPR implementation.
The release of the second set of unverified quarterly packaging recycling data has now been published by the Environment Agency (22nd July).
Product passports will enable sharing of key product information essential for product sustainability and circularity.
Achievement of UK WEEE Recycling Targets shows promise following release of quarter 1 collection data.
A summary of the latest updates from the Environment Agency (released late May) on amendments to Phase 3 of ESOS, highlighting new/significant changes that obligated companies need to be aware of.
The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) aims to support in tackling climate change, through improving recycling rates, reducing litter and changing the throw away culture we have come to possess, ultimately helping to protect our environment for generations to come.
Zero Waste to Landfill is becoming more and more of a buzz phrase, but what does it mean and how can you turn waste into a financially viable resource?
Carry out a scope 3 assessment will support and better enable your journey to be come net zero!
We can expect the long-awaited consultation on reforming the UK WEEE regulations in Q2 of 2023 (from April – June) confirmed by DEFRA in recent stakeholder engagement.
A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2022.
The response to a consultation held 2 years ago (May 2021 - June 2021) has been delayed further by DEFRA.
This information is still unverified with a number of reprocessors/exporters to report their figures, so these volumes will have chance to evolve before release of the verified version next month (12th May).
Friday 31st March saw the release of the final set of verified, quarterly packaging recycling data for 2022, outlining total amounts of packaging volume that has been reprocessed or exported in Q4.
Release of Q4 WEEE collection data confirms recycling targets missed for 6th consecutive year.
As part of the 5 yearly updates, DEFRA published the Environment Improvement Plan 2023 on 31 January.
Janus International Europe Ltd drive forward their sustainability aspirations with Beyondly, paving the way to circular economy by closing the loop on packaging and business waste!
From 1st April 2023 the UK Plastic Packaging Tax Rate will increase to £210.82 per tonne.
Griffiths and Nielsen are handling their environmental obligation with ease..
Two consultations launched to refocus the scheme to encompass both energy efficiency and net zero.
Worldwide leaders in energy & technology kick start their carbon reduction journey!
The government’s response to the consultation on Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland was published on 20 January 2023.
DEFRA are continuing to take steps towards adopting principles of the circular economy!
Nationally recognised representative of UK toy industry spearheads research project to mitigate the end-of-life environmental impact of toys, focusing on plastic waste & electrical toy take-back schemes.
Take a look at the 2022 Q3 collected WEEE data and see how we are tracking towards targets!
Resource Efficiency Consultant, Charlotte Davies, highlights the key takeaways from the CIWM's Circular Economy Festival
Monthly updates on EU and UK law from the Environmental, Safety & Health team at Squire Patton Boggs
The Italian authorities officially confirmed last week, the suspension of the plastic packaging tax!
The SI forms an integral part of the upcoming Packaging EPR legislation!
Leading toy supplier, tackle their compliance obligations and start their sustainability journey...
Businesses obligated under the new lower EPR threshold likely required to report nation-of-sale data
The response highlights proposals to the PRN / PERN system that will be introduced in 2024 with EPR!
Read some of the most recent updates from HMRC around Plastic Packaging Tax.
On the 22 October the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q3 2022.
Recycle it all, no matter how small! Find out where and how to dispose of your small electricals!
Our law firm partner are hosting their ESH seminars this autumn in their 4 UK locations.
Single-use plastic ban: Welsh Government introduce a comprehensive single-use plastic Bill.
We are now approaching the qualification date for ESOS Phase 3, get up to speed with our video!
The government launched an independent review, calling for evidence on their approach to Net Zero!
It is critical that over the coming decade we “front load” actions on emission reductions.
Find out where to start
0% Complete!
